Kimberly Hayson
Master Analytical Specialist
Red House,United States
Summary
Deadline-driven Analytical Specialist demonstrating superior quality assurance and accuracy in recording results. Astute professional with exceptional usage of analytical techniques, including Ion chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography and wet Chemistry. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals in a laboratory environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Analytical Specialist
AVN Corp/MATRIC
11.2011 - Current
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory instruments. (HPLC, GC, IC, FTIR, UV, Titrations, and Water analysis)
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Collaborated with supervision, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Troubleshot instruments adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments and stakeholders to effectively formulate products.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
- Work directly with internal and external customers.
- Reduced project turnaround time through proactive planning and effective communication with team members.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data representation and interpretation.
- Developed and optimized SOPs for analytical tests.
- Prepared standards and reagents used to calibrate instruments.
Analytical Lab Manager
ALSTOM Power Inc.
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Setup and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Collaborated with supervision, engineering and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Developed new method to meet customer needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment, extending service life while reducing downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Developed innovative analytical methods for characterizing new materials, aiding in successful product launches.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Senior Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide/Dow Chemical
02.1989 - 06.2009
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Helped Implement ISO 9000 quality systems, defining business practices, leading to certification and better business practices.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in to pass on leads for product sales.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
- Managed inventory and procurement of lab supplies, ensuring optimal resource utilization while minimizing costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV 05.2001 -
Skills
Instrument Calibration
Results interpretation
Method development
Chemical Handling
Troubleshooting Techniques
Quality Control
Timeline
Master Analytical Specialist
AVN Corp/MATRIC
11.2011 - Current
Analytical Lab Manager
ALSTOM Power Inc.
06.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
West Virginia State University
05.2001 -
Senior Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide/Dow Chemical
02.1989 - 06.2009